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F269 BVH

1989 Austin Metro L

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

75,571 mi
Last recorded75,571 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro L49,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF269 BVH
MakeAustin
ModelMetro L
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 75,571 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 75,570 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both Front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2023 75,445 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front slam panel corroded/slight damage under bonnet

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake cable very close to exhaust

Fail 4 May 2023 75,444 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front slam panel corroded/slight damage under bonnet

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake cable very close to exhaust

Pass 20 Aug 2020 75,340 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive valance (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front slam panel corroded under bonnet

Nearside Front wing lower section corroded

Nearside headlamp loose but not insecure

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

outer sills under sealed but feel OK

parking brake cable very close to exhaust

Fail 19 Aug 2020 75,340 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive valance (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front slam panel corroded under bonnet

Nearside Front wing lower section corroded

Nearside headlamp loose but not insecure

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

outer sills under sealed but feel OK

parking brake cable very close to exhaust

Pass 19 Feb 2016 72,437 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 72,437 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet blocked (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 71,954 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear tyre(S) cracking

Pass 14 Feb 2014 67,928 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 67,925 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

drivers seat back not releasing

n/s front tyre perishing and cracking

Fail 1 Feb 2012 61,157 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 61,157 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 61,147 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine mis firing

Fail 16 Jun 2009 61,147 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine mis firing

Pass 26 Jun 2008 61,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 61,129 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 61,037 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 61,037 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2005 60,749 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2005 60,749 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Austin Metro L?

Based on 7,416 MOT tests across 1,865 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
817
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
1,865
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 978
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 519
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 513
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 388
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 383
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F269 BVH is a 1989 Austin Metro L in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1989 Austin Metro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 49,130 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Austin Metro L fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 978 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F269 BVH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro L typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Metro L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F269 BVH is a 1989 Austin Metro L, first registered on 24 June 1989.

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